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Tiny Algae Rewrote the End of a Six-Million-Year Ocean Bloom
Researchers report that microscopic algae drove the decline of a massive oceanic bloom that had persisted for roughly six million years, reshaping how scientists understand the end of a major chapter in marine history. The findings suggest these tiny organisms played a far larger role in past ocean ecosystems than previously assumed, prompting discussion about algae's influence on long-term climate and marine life changes.
Why now: The finding offers a new explanation for a major shift in ancient ocean ecosystems, attracting interest from climate and marine science readers.
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- Tiny Algae Rewrote the End of a Six-Million-Year Ocean Bloom · Bioengineer.org
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